Multiple choice

Which of the following viral proteins controls the nuclear import of the HIV-1 pre-integration complex in the host cell?

  1. Tat

  2. Rev

  3. Vpr

  4. Nef

  5. Vif

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vpr is a Human immunodeficieny viral gene and protein product. Vpr stands for Viral Protein R. It plays an important role in regulating nuclear import of the HIV-1 pre-integration complex and is required for virus replication in non-dividing cells such as macrophages.